Quality Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Homerville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee ongoing quality standards and lead quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of manufacturing quality systems experience, including two years in a leadership position. Responsibilities include managing the quality team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting product development processes. This role is essential to maintaining high standards in our production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing quality systems experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with UN, DOT, EPA, and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance to established quality systems.
• Manage daily activities of quality staff.
• Coordinate responses to customer complaints.

Skills

Statistical measuring tools

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Team collaboration

Education

College degree in engineering or business

Tools

MS Office

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Overview

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Quality Manager responsibilities include ensuring ongoing customer quality standards are met on shipped product and leading quality initiatives across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Identify, measure, maintain and communicate key customer satisfaction measurements (OTIF, DI, Response Time, etc.).
• Ensure ongoing compliance to the established systems.
• Assist the plant manager with issues regarding quality investigation or quality reporting.
• Coordinate timely, formal preventive action responses to customer complaints.
• Serve as a customer liaison where appropriate.
• Manage the daily activity of the quality staff (lead persons, auditors, lab personnel, clerical positions).
• Work with Corporate Quality on developing and implementing standardized processes.
• Establish and maintain Statistical Process Control as a working tool within the facility.
• Train plant personnel in quality processes and standards.
• As the functioning ISO facility representative (where appropriate) develop, implement and maintain the ISO-conforming Quality and Documentation System.
• Maintain certification programs for the plant and personnel.

Compliance

• Ensure material components (resin, inks, pigments, etc.) conform to federal and state regulations.
• Assist the plant manager with site environmental, safety and housekeeping issues; assess environmental risks related to lading spills from defective containers.
• Ensure that all federal and local UN, DOT, EPA and FDA regulations are conformed to and that reporting is up to date.
• Train applicable plant personnel in compliance-related activities (including facilitating HAZMAT (DOT) General Awareness Training).
• Monitor and maintain plant compliance with AIB standards.

Other Duties

• Shift the culture from a “product” mindset to a “process” orientation.
• Develop and implement initial quality systems, standards and processes.
• Develop a quality team capable of enhancing and maintaining a successful quality process.
• Manage increasing volumes and part complexity in the quality system efficiently.
• Support new product development through effective quality processes and procedures.
• Consistently meet regulatory requirements.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree preferably in engineering or business.
• Minimum of 5 years mfg quality systems experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with customer, vendor and sales force interaction.
• Understanding of UN, DOT, EPA and FDA requirements or ability to quickly learn.
• ISO9000 and/or AIB experience desired.
• Experience in plastic manufacturing processes such as injection and/or blow molding.
• Solid background in statistical measuring & problem-solving tools (SPC, Root Cause, PDCA, etc.).
• Formal Auditor training desired.
• Union and non-union experience desirable.
• Experience in cost reduction, production efficiency improvements and continuous improvement activities desirable.

Key Competencies

• The ability to be a change agent and turn “compliance” into “commitment”.
• The ability to work and lead effectively in a team environment.
• Good organization, planning & written communication skills.
• Effective, active problem-solving skills.
• Leadership traits and skills such as listening, providing feedback, ability to work independently.
• Ability to train and educate plant personnel in quality systems and problem-solving tools.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing quality system requirements.
• Familiarity with UN, DOT, EPA, FDA and other regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to lead a process improvement team and develop and deliver formal presentations.

About Us

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. We provide opportunities for growth and development, solving important problems with a diverse, forward-looking team.

Join us to help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions.